# Retro Policeman Shades The Cutler & Gross Spring/Summer 2012 Collection Mixes Bold with Vintage By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-03-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutler-and-gross-spring-summer-2012 References: [selectism](http://www.selectism.com/news/2012/03/26/cutler-gross-sunglasses-hong-kong-motorcycle-club-springsummer-2012/) & [eyegoodies](http://www.eyegoodies.com/blog/cutler-and-gross-hong-kong-motorcycle-club) Here's a challenge, try donning any one of these beautiful Cutler & Gross Spring/Summer 2012 Sunglasses from their new Hong Kong Motorcycle Club collection and not get showered with complements. This new line of fashionable eye wear balances between new contemporary and vintage classic. A popular model among the Hong Kong Motorcycle Club collection is the 1057 model based on the French policemen sunglasses from the 1960s. The angular frame is both bold and smart, while conveniently designed to fit underneath a motorcycle helmet. The Cuter & Gross Spring/Summer 2012 sunglasses are a fabulous accessory to complement both elegant and adventurous apparel. The vintage influence is evident while making way for its modern allure, go bold this summer with a pair of shades from the Hong Kong Motorcycle Club collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vintage Sunglasses:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an online marketplace for vintage sunglasses, connecting sellers and buyers worldwide. - **Retro-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a subscription-based service that curates and delivers retro-inspired fashion items to customers on a regular basis. - **Motorcycle Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a line of motorcycle helmets with integrated sunglasses, providing a convenient and stylish solution for riders. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement augmented reality technology in fashion stores to enable virtual try-ons and personalized recommendations. - **Vintage Clothing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a mobile app that uses AI algorithms to accurately authenticate and value vintage clothing items. - **Motorcycle Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a subscription service that delivers curated motorcycle accessories to riders based on their individual style preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [70s-Style Sport Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunski-strada.md) - [Vintage Silhouette Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-retro-collection.md) - [Elevated Overzied Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-vintage.md) - [Chic Statement Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specsavers-eyewear.md) - [Bug-Like Avant-Garde Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-01.md) - [Classic Sporty Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vallon-daytrippers.md) - [Modernized Vintage Summer Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-soul-collection.md) - [Refined Hyper-Sporty Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tag-heuer-eyewear-collection.md) - [Sporty 70s Era Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-muzm-eyeshade.md)